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JULY 2018

 

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Social Events President’s Post Customer Service Compliance Election Results Pool Rules Pool Rules Continued/ May Sales Report Paladin Update Class Calendar Calendar of Events

The Club at Natomas Park

is a private, closed membership facility for the sole use and benefit of the

homeowners and their guests within the Natomas

Park Master Association.

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CLUB ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

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July Events July 3, Tuesday Independence Day Celebration Fireworks show begins at 9:00 pm! Bring your blankets and chairs. Both Club Cafes will be selling food and drinks! July 6, Friday Happy Hour - Virginia Ayres-Dawson Time: 5:00-9:30 pm Virginia and her band masterfully perform Jazz standards, 6:00-9:00 pm. July 6, Friday Family Bingo Time: 6:30 pm July 13, Friday Happy Hour - VYONNE Band Time: 5:00-9:30 pm The YVONNE Band will keep you dancing to favorite covers from 6:00-9:00 pm! July 20, Friday Happy Hour - Cuttin’ the Chord Time: 5:00-9:30 pm Blues and Rock played by former members of Rumpshaker Blues Band, 6:00-9:00 pm. July 26, Thursday Trivia Night by Trivialogy Time: 7:00-9:30 pm July 27, Friday Happy Hour - Jesse Hendricks Time: 5:00-9:30 pm 6:00-9:00 pm will be filled with beautiful music by Spanish guitar soloist Jesse Hendricks. Upcoming Events August 3, Friday Happy Hour – Stetson Blue Time: 5:00-9:30 pm Blues happening from 6:00-9:00 pm by Stetson Blue. August 3, Friday

Family Bingo Time: 6:30 pm August 10, Friday Happy Hour - VYONNE Band Time: 5:00-9:30 pm August 17, Friday Happy Hour - Ava Lemert Time: 5:00-9:30 pm Ava Lemert, aka the Singing SaxstressTM, performs 6:00-9:00 pm. Music ranges from contemporary jazz styles to funk, soul and world music. August 23, Thursday Trivia Night by Trivialogy Time: 7:00-9:30 pm August 24, Friday Happy Hour - Virginia Ayers-Dawson Time: 5:00-9:30 pm August 31, Friday Happy Hour - Jesse Hendricks Time: 5:00-9:30 pm

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Live Music Schedule 6:00-9:00 pm July 6 July 13 July 20 July 27 August 3 August 10 August 17 August 24 August 31

Virginia Ayres-Dawson VYONNE Band Cuttin’ the Chord Jesse Hendricks Stetson Blue VYONNE Band Ava Lemert Virginia Ayers-Dawson Jesse Hendricks

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“FORMER” PRESIDENT’S POST

Charles Gray        President, Natomas Park Master Association 

Board of Directors

Charles Gray PRESIDENT

Rafer Chambers VICE PRESIDENT

Rob Lake SECRETARY

Tristan Godt CFO

Jennifer Radke DIRECTOR at LARGE

District Delegates

Roy Tresaugue DISTRICT A

Ana Chan DISTRICT B

Rob MacKinnon DISTRICT C

Rex Smith DISTRICT D

Mani del Rosario DISTRICT E

Committee Chairs

Genise Plessas ARCHITECTURAL

John Orgera CLUB/SOCIAL

Jay Radke FINANCE

Rob Lake NORTH NATOMAS

COMM. COALITION

Robert Hester SAFETY

VOL. 19 ISSUE 7 July 2018

Dear Members, After spending the first 4-5 months of the year preparing for the summer season we are still experiencing some of the same issues that has haunted us for several years. Long lines and longer waits for food at Friday Night Happy Hours and events, full parking lot, lines and delays at the front desk, especially if you are bringing guests. With the number of members using the club increasing over the years and the facility now 18+ years old the number of equip-ment break downs and maintenance issues has increased. So far this season we have experienced several Point of Sale issues, power failure, telephone issues, equipment failures in the cafes. Lighting and chemistry adjustments in the pools. Most of these issues are due in part to a previous lack of mainte-nance and equipment age. We are working hard to address these issues and here are some things you can do to help: Park within the lines in the parking spaces Enter through the members only door if you have no guests If bringing guest be prepared to sign them in before approaching the

front desk Be prepared to open your large bags for staff to view the contents as food

and drinks are not allowed in when either of the cafes are open Know the club and pool rules, if you are not certain ask the front desk for a

copy Be patient, the food and drink lines are frustrating for all of us. For the first

two Friday Happy Hours in June and the 5 hours between 4 – 9PM we averaged 300 transactions at the two cafes, that’s a lot of food and drink orders.

In the first 8 days in June our undersized Cabana Café and our seasonal snack bar kitchen at the Cove Café served 2,185 orders, people are loving Joe’s food offerings however the long lines and waits must change and maybe a 1 or 2 item Happy Hour menu could help. Several options are being considered and hopefully we can find one that works. We are always looking for committee members to volunteer. If you are interested in serving on a committee, please contact our management and ask for a copy of the committee charters. The charters describe the function and duties of the different committees and will help you identify a committee that interests you. We look forward to hearing from you, your comments and feedback are important to us. Drop them in the comment box, email them to admin@natomaspark.com or come to the Board of Directors meeting and share them with us. For meeting schedules and dates check the newsletter or call the office at 916-925-9200.

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Customer Service by Kyle Bodyfelt

Hello Natomas Park Members, We hope that this month’s newsletter finds you enjoying your summer. The Club and HOA staff know that a huge part of the Natomas Park summer membership experience is The Club amenities, especially the swimming pools, spas and cafés. As the lead onsite representative of The Management Trust, I want to acknowledge that we have not yet delivered the summer experience that we had hoped to provide. Members have had to face long café lines, grill shutdowns, and lack of available menu options. There have also been times that we have not been able to deliver ‘drink only’ service, causing members to wait in the long food line, when they simply want to order drinks. While we have tried to make adjustments on the fly, we still have not provided the level of food and beverage service that results in a positive experience. Here is what we are doing to improve café service. We are ordering pizza to have available during the busy times, so that when the kitchen orders are backed up, we can still provide an item that can be turned around quickly. We will always have two registers operating during busy café activity, ensuring that we have a drink only line for faster drink service. Additionally, and very important for customer service, we are providing pagers to members, so that members can relax with family while waiting for meals to be prepared. We cannot guarantee fast food service, but we do want to allow you to be with family, enjoying the pool if you have to wait for your food. Besides café service, we also know that the pools and spas are an integral component of the summer life at Natomas Park. We have three different pools – Lap, Children’s and Lagoon, as well as two spas, Serenity and Lower. Each location has different rules

and our staff has been instructed to politely, but strictly, enforce these rules. We would like to request your assistance in supporting our pool monitors while the NPMA approved Club and Pool rules are enforced. We have experienced members that want stronger enforcement of the pool/spa rules and those that would like more flexibility of the rules. While we know you have expectations of us, here is our expectation of members: If a pool monitor or other Club staff member informs you of a pool rule that needs to be followed, please respond positively to the request. It is very important that we enforce the rules and that members follow the rules as they are written. Additionally, it is imperative that any complaints regarding the pool rules or enforcement of them be directed to a manager on duty or to me. I would be glad to listen to any member and take part in a respectable conversation regarding enforcement of the rules. If you feel strongly about a portion of the rules, then you have a voice of making a recommendation to the Board for a rule change. Until then, I will direct staff to enforce the rules as written. Thank you for working with Management as we continue to create the member experience that you can appreciate and we can be proud of. See you at the Club! Kyle Bodyfelt, General Manager

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COMPLIANCE By Janae Palos

Just a quick reminder for all residents…. Since the rain seems to be at a halt, now is the ideal time to perform fence repairs and the sunny skies make for perfect fence painting weather! Although the fences in Natomas Park may differ slightly depending on the builder and district, the distinct design enhances the community by maintaining a uniform and attractive appearance. Most fences/gates have both a top and a bottom trim (A & B); while others only have the top trim. Additionally, there are fences that have what’s called a top cap, which is a board that runs along the top of the fence (C). If your fence has been altered and you are unsure of the original design, an easy way to find out is by looking around your neighborhood.

Management and the Board of Directors kindly ask that you take a quick walk around your property and inspect the overall condition of the fences/gates. Look for any boards that may be loose, cracked, rotting, or missing. Posts should also be inspected to ensure sturdy fences and pre-vent leaning. Before completing repairs, it is crucial that you take note of the construction/design of your fence since fences and gates throughout the community may not be al-

tered and must match t h e o r i g i n a l c o n s t r u c t i o n i f repaired or replaced. Once all repairs have been completed, please be sure to paint the new fencing and/or repaint any faded or blemished areas of fencing using the only approved paint color SW-3025 Caribou. Members do not need to submit a Home Improvement Application for repairing, repainting or replacing a fence as long as it matches the original design and color. If you are unsure of the original construction of your fences/gates, try reaching out to a neighbor to see if they can assist. As always, members are welcome to contact the management office with any questions or concerns at admin@natomaspark.com.

Do you see violations in your

neighborhood that you would like to

make management aware of?

Please send details regarding the

violation to management at

admin@natomaspark.com.

Thank you for your concern and

desire to assist with the enforcement

process. Your time is appreciated.

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ELECTION RESULTS

Member Vote District A District B District C District D District E TOTAL

Eligible Voters 649 626 566 617 542 3000

Cast Ballots (We can do

better!) 186 156 222 155 178 897

Marco Farais 22 27 30 20 25 124

Bill Fassnacht 30 34 27 37 27 155

Charles Gray 42 25 40 23 43 173

John Orgera 24 16 42 18 28 128

Rex Smith 55 41 60 45 45 246

Other/Non-Vote 13 13 23 12 10 71

The 2018 Annual Delegate Meeting/Election of Director(s) was held at The Club at Natomas Park on Tuesday June 19, 2018. Rex Smith and Charles Gray have been elected to the Board of Directors to serve a 3-year term. Congrats, Rex and Charles! For a full copy of the race results visit the website.

Other represents write-in candidates. Non-Vote represents the number of ballots returned without a vote.

Rex Smith Rex Smith has lived in Natomas Park since 2000 and has served as a District Delegate. Smith has attended several Board Meetings as a Delegate for his District and believes that a Home Owners Association is a form of representative Self-Government. Smith has made a successful career as a local attorney and business owner and he is ready to give back to Natomas Park and serve as a Director with fairness and compassion.

Charles Gray Charles Gray has lived in Natomas Park since 2001 with his family. He has served his community by working with the north Natomas Alliance a n d T h e P a n h a n d l e Annexation Working Group for the City of Sacramento. Gray has served Natomas Park as a Delegate, a chairperson for the ACC, Club Committee, and Safety Committee. Most recently he has served as the President in the Board of Directors. Gray will strive to bring community input into the decision-making process of management and the Board of Directors.

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POOL RULES

Section 3. Special Rules Affecting Pool Use

3.2 Types of Pools.

3.2.1. Lagoon Pool. Is located near the outdoor kitchen.

3.2.2. Lap Pool. The Lap Pool is for exercise classes and individuals desiring to swim laps. To be in a lap lane, a person must be able to swim or walk with their head above water one full length of the pool without assistance. Swim lanes will be shared with up to 4 members or guests in each lane. This is a health and fitness pool, and we will maintain it as such.

3.2.3. Cutout Area of Lap Pool. A person must be performing fitness activities, including physical therapy, or, if being taught how to swim, must be in the cutout with the person teaching them when in this area of the Lap Pool. Children who can swim and are practicing their swimming techniques, but not doing laps, can have their accompanying adult nearby but not necessarily in the pool. This is a health and fitness pool, and we will maintain it as such.

3.2.4. Children's Pool. Minors using the Children's Pool must be supervised at all times by an adult holding a Membership Card, Guest Pass or Nanny Pass. Children over the age of five (5) are prohibited from using this pool unless they are over the age of 14 and are supervising younger siblings. Guardians may also be in the pool with children.

3.3. Risk of Use. Use of the Pools is at the swimmer's own risk. Without limiting any other provision of these Rules and Regulations, each Member is personally liable for any injury to his or her family members, Guests and other invitees using the Pools.

3.4. Equipment and Towels.

3.4.3. Floats. The use of inflatable floats is prohibited. By way of example, inner tubes, air mattresses, inflatable rafts and other flotation devices are not permitted in the lap or lagoon pools. The use of inflatable rafts up to two (2) feet in diameter may be used in the toddler pool with adult supervision. Minors who are unable to swim may use water wings with an adult's supervision. "Noodles", as well as flotation devices, may be used to assist non-swimming minors under adult supervision. Kickboards can be used as a floatation device in the Lagoon & Lap Pools.

3.6. Spas. Use of the Spas is at Members’ and Guests’ own risk. Pregnant women and others with medical conditions should check with their doctors before using the Spas. All persons should take appropriate precautions when using the Spas and should not use the Spas for more than ten (10) minutes at a time.

3.6.1 Lower Spa. Minors up to age 13 must be supervised by an adult when using the Spas. Minors 14 and older are permitted to use the spas without adult supervision only if there is a consent, waiver, release, and indemnification agreement executed by the child’s parent or legal guardian on file in the operations office. There is a limit of 14 individuals at one time in this spa.

3.6.2. Serenity Spa. Minors under the age of five (5) are not permitted in the Serenity Spa due to health concerns; the temperature of this spa is kept hotter than is safe for children under the age of five (5). Minors under the age of 14 cannot be in the spa without adult supervision. Minors 14 and older are permitted to use the spa without adult supervision only if there is a consent, waiver, release, and indemnification agreement executed by the child’s parent or legal guardian on file in the operations office. There is a limit of 23 individuals at one time in this spa.

3.6.3 No diving is permitted off the deck into the spa or within the spa.

3.6.4. Repetitive breath-holding underwater is not permitted.

3.6.5. Music of any kind is not permitted without the use of headphones.

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POOL RULES CONTINUED...

Sales data provided by:

John Lanting & Tomas Garcia

NPMA members & eTernity Realty.

Bedrooms Baths Sq. Ft. Sales Price 4 3 1968 $425,000 4 3 2088 $426,000 4 2 2013 $435,000 5 3 2459 $446,375 4 2 2191 $458,000 4 3 2444 $459,900 4 3 2341 $460,000 6 3 2587 $460,000 5 3 2987 $465,000 5 3 2987 $468,000 4 2 2372 $489,900 5 4 3170 $492,000 3 3 2369 $530,000 4 3 2732 $542,000

MAY SALES REPORT

Bedrooms Baths Sq. Ft. Sales Price 3 3 1536 $353,250 3 2 1428 $366,000 3 2 1630 $388,000 4 2 1850 $399,000 4 2 2358 $400,000 4 3 2007 $415,000

3.6.6. The use of all personal electronic devices, such as cell phones, tablets, computers, etc. are prohibited in or around the spa.

3.6.7 No boisterous behavior or loud noise is permitted in or around the spa; this includes, but is not limited to, pushing, pulling, wrestling, splashing, dunking, diving under the water, throwing items, yelling, using profanity, etc.

3.6.9 All patrons known to be, or suspected of being afflicted with an infectious disease, suffering from a cough, cold, sores, or wearing bandages shall be excluded from the spa.

3.6.10 Spitting, urinating, blowing of the nose, spouting of water or the deposit of foreign matter in the spa is strictly prohibited.

3.6.11 Bottles, crockery, glassware, or other hazardous objects shall not be permitted within the spa or spa deck area.

3.6.12 Consumption of food and or beverage, with the exception of water in non-glass containers, is not permitted in the spa or on the spa deck area.

3.6.13 Proper swimming suits must be worn in the spa. No t-shirts or street clothes are allowed in the spa.

3.6.15 Diapers not made for swimming are not allowed in the spa.

3.6.16 Goggles, snorkeling equipment, or flotation devices are not allowed in the spa.

3.6.17 Unsupervised weak or non-swimmers must be within arm’s reach of a responsible adult.

3.6.18 Members shall act in a courteous manner when deciding whether or not to use the spa jets.

Rules 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.5, 3.6.8 and 3.6.14 were omitted on this page. Please refer the Club Rules on the website at www.natomaspark.com to see all rules and policies. Complete hard copies are also available at The Club or the Management office.

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PALADIN UPDATE By Corporal K. Poole

Dear Residents – Narcotics Activity calls on the rise Over the last month, Paladin has responded to multiple reports of narcotics activity, and we have been findings subjects smoking marijuana in their vehicles or in public areas. Yes, marijuana is legal in California now. However, most people do not realize that if you are sitting in your vehicle or in a public area it is essentially the same as having an open container of alcohol. If you see subjects engaged in this type of activity, please contact Paladin at (916) 331-3175 or Sacramento Police at (916) 732-0100. Burglaries on 5/11 and 5/13 In the past month we have had several burglary reports. One on Bissett Way and one on Burberry Way. One residence had an alarm system that was not active and the second one had no alarm system at all. We would recommend purchasing an alarm system. The price you pay if you don’t is much more than monetary items, you also have the feeling of being violated. If you decide to purchase or if you already have an alarm system, make sure Paladin is one of your responding parties. This will save you money for any false alarm calls, because we do not charge for alarm call responses. Sacramento Police will give you one false alarm per year and charge for each additional call, plus we will beat them to your residence in most cases. Regarding one of the burglaries a residence noticed that subjects were in the back yard of a neighboring residence that he did not recognize. He contacted Paladin Dispatch and then confronted the subjects. They ran from the location and were last seen headed out of the community. We never advise confronting subjects. Contact Paladin (916) 331-3175 or Sacramento Police Department. Your safety is our number one priority and we never recommend confronting unknown subjects and putting yourselves in harm’s way. This is what we are here for. Tips I know everyone can not afford to pay for an alarm system. The easiest access to your home for burglars is the sliding glass door at the rear of your residence. A very inexpensive solution is to buy a wooden closet dowel and cut it to size to fit in the track of your sliding glass door with enough room to be able to pull it out when the door is in use. The cost is about $20.00 dollars and would make more difficult for a burglar to make entry into your home. Corporal K. Poole #259

Paladin Private Security 24-Hour Dispatch Center:

(916) 331-3175 Please note that all calls are recorded for quality assurance when calling, please state you are calling from Natomas Park to expedite delivery of our services.

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Kids Zumba Perfect for our younger Zumba fans! Kids get the chance to be active and jam out to their favorite music. Kids Zumba features

kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba choreography. Broken down steps, games, activities and cultural exploration

add elements into the class structure.

Zumba A fun-filled dance aerobics class that

fuses Latin rhythms with some hip hop, belly dancing and a few traditional

aerobic moves.

Full Body Cardio This class is suitable for beginners,

deconditioned, older people, & non-dancers who find Zumba moves too intricate. The steps are simple and easy-to-follow with

variations shown so that you can adjust the intensity to suit your needs. Join us to get

your weekend off to an energetic start!

Baby Boogie* You and your child will love spending time together as they learn and play with music and movement. Parents and toddlers (ages 18m–3yrs) will enjoy playing instruments,

singing, dancing, games and beat activities.

Strength n’ Core A low-impact, high-intensity fat-burning

workout designed to strengthen and tone your whole body using only your body

weight and functional balancing movements! Great for all fitness levels!

Power Hour This is sixty minutes of high-intensity interval

training designed for everyone. This class takes the participant through a variety of strength training and cardio exercises with brief rest

periods in between to keep the heart elevated, increase metabolism, and burn fat!

R.I.P.P.E.D. This total body, high-intensity style program

using free weights, resistance, and body weight, masterfully combining the components

of R.I.P.P.E.D. "Resistance, Intervals, Power, Plyometrics and Endurance as the workout portion along with Diet" in ways that are fun,

safe, and extremely effective.

Taekwondo* Kid's Taekwondo emphasizes the value of

self-discipline, sportsmanship, respect, and positive attitude. Physical benefits include: increased agility, flexibility, cardiovascular

fitness and strength.

Mixed Level Yoga Through flowing yoga workouts, increase strength, flexibility, and balance. Release

tight muscles and counteract stress, as you relax both body and mind. Beginners are

always welcome.

Tabata Strength Training This unique low-impact class will take you through a progression of strength-building exercises with a variety of equipment, with

the goal of increasing your muscular endurance. This interval training method is proven to be both effective and efficient.

Boot Camp Boot Camp is a high intensity, fast-paced workout for the intermediate/advanced exerciser. This class will challenge your

cardiovascular fitness and get your heart pumping! This is not a beginner class.

Cardio Mix This high energy class combines cardio and

strength training exercises to give a total body workout for a maximum burn.

Yoga Flow Yoga Flow is a mix of Yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi that focuses on strength, flexibility, and

controlled breathing. This class will be concentrated on structured series of

stretches, moves, and poses that flow to music which creates an ambience to both body and mind that will leave you strong,

centered, and calm.

WEEKLY GROUP CLASSES AT THE CLUB

Body Sculpting A resistance training class that combines

moderate-intensity cardio intervals with upper and lower body exercises. Designed to use your

own body weight as, well as hand weights to increase muscular endurance.

Core/Abs This routine recruits multiple muscle groups

like lumbar spine and trunk muscle strengthening, to build and support the core muscles while at the same time conditioning

your body from head to toe!

Circuit Training Intense cardiovascular intervals combined

with muscular strength and toning exercises make the class a complete, well-rounded

workout in a short duration of time.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS JULY 2018

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Ride, Fix, Park, Repeat Throughout North Natomas there are places where you can park, ride and repair on the fly. Available at the North Natomas Regional Park, there is a bike corral with space for up to 20 bikes. Make use of this biking opportunity when taking your next trip to Yoga in the Park or the Farmers Market. Planning to visit Food Truck Mania at the North Natomas Library? Free bike valet service is available at this monthly event. In addition, North Natomas Library, Witter Ranch Park, Heritage Park Clubhouse and Natomas Park Clubhouse all have self-service fix-it stations equipped with freely available bike tools and a pump to get your bike riding smooth while you are out and about.

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Natomas Park Master Associa on P.O.  Box 348677 Sacramento, CA 95834